Encast: Recent Episodes
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At Encore Tours, we believe that successful music programs and great music travel go hand in hand. Our tours help ensembles grow, define purpose, and strengthen relationships. But Encore goes beyond travel, and we are committed to supporting music education at home. With the Encast, we hope to share success stories, provide informative suggestions, and help take your ensemble to new places!
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Peter Ede, one of our most accomplished Tour Managers, traces the bizarre story of what happened to composer Joseph Haydn’s head after it was removed from his body and stolen by gravediggers. With the accompaniment of Haydn’s music and with beautiful visuals of Vienna and Eisenstadt, we will examine this unusual and intriguing story.
As part of our Encore Live series, Tour Manager Sonia Beck examines Flamenco as an art form, as a musical discipline, and as a philosophical influence on all areas of Spanish life.
In our latest edition of Encore Live, we sat down with Tour Manager Adrian Metcalfe to examine several songs that embody Ireland's history of rebellion. Join us as we dive into the story behind the music, and find out more about Ireland's rebellious spirit.
Dr. Sean Boulware, a prominent conductor, clinician, and vocalist, discusses how repertoire can inspire your community and why repertoires should be influenced by the community.
Suzanne Woodruff, Director of Choral Music and Performing Arts Department Chair at Woodward Academy, discusses the importance of choosing repertoire for your choir that is relevant to the community.
Thank you for listening to the Encast. We hope you enjoyed learning about the Community Chorus of Detroit and their incredible journey. At Encore Tours, we believe that successful music programs and great travel go hand in hand. Our performance tours help boost your ensemble's reputation in the community, enhance recruitment, and support fundraising efforts. Come speak with one of our team members to learn more!
Much like the city they represent, the Community Chorus of Detroit has grown and evolved so much in recent years. In our finale, Diane Linn looks forward to the bright future of both her ensemble and the city she loves. We also hear from Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit, who praises the CCD for all of their incredible accomplishments.
Diane Linn describes how her experience with Encore Tours has helped the Community Chorus of Detroit set goals, build excitement, and inspire a sense of purpose in the ensemble members.
On a performance tour to England, Diane Linn describes how the Encore team created once-in-a-lifetime opportunities by scheduling a performance at the historic St. Paul's Cathedral and setting up a meeting with Jon Rutter, a renowned composer, conductor, and producer of choral music.
Having completed her checklist for building an ensemble, Diane Linn looks forward to the CCD's next great adventure -- embarking on an international performance tour.
In Part 2 of the Encast, Diane Linn, President of the Community Chorus of Detroit, spoke about the essentials for building repertoire and growing your ensemble. In Part 3, she discusses the importance of sharing the universal language of music by taking her choir on an international performance tour.
Thank you for listening to Part 2 of the Encast! Please join us again next week for Part 3, which will feature an in-depth examination of the CCD's next big step -- their first experience with international performance tours.
Finding opportunities for continued outreach and developing local partnerships are crucial for community choirs like the CCD. Learn more about a particularly special relationship with Cass Technical High School -- a magnet school in downtown Detroit renowned for its music program.
Diane Linn discusses options for creating a repertoire that reflects spirituality and cultural traditions, including her ensemble's program interweaving Handel's "Messiah" with African-American spirituals.
Diane Linn reflects on her community's history and provides a behind-the-scenes look into the production of one of the CCD's first concerts, A Detroit Panorama.
The right repertoire can provide inspiration and bring people closer together. Learn more about the importance of selecting the right repertoire from two highly accomplished music directors, Sean Boulware and Suzanne Woodruff.
In Part 1 of the Encast, Diane Linn spoke about the essentials for creating an ensemble. In Part 2, we spoke with several prominent music directors to examine another essential element: repertoire.
Thank you for listening to Part 1 of the Encast! Please join us again next week for Part 2, where Diane Linn, Sean Boulware, and Suzanne Woodruff will discuss the essential elements for building your repertoire and so much more.
After finding a conductor and accompanist, Diane begins recruiting members for the Community Chorus of Detroit. But what comes next?
What should be on your checklist before starting a new chorus? Some essentials include money, conductor, venues, performers, a board of directors, and marketing. Learn more about how the Linn's went about securing each of these imperative components.
Hear more about the daunting challenges faced by the CCD, and why Diane believed it was imperative to form an inclusive ensemble that welcomed people from all backgrounds.
Once known as "The Paris of the West," learn more about the storied history of Detroit, including their incredible growth, dramatic decline, and recent resurgence.
Our mission is to help ensemble leaders enhance their reputation in the community by improving group unity, enhancing recruitment opportunities, and assisting with fundraising efforts. Learn more about how Diane Linn and Thom Linn were able to grow their ensemble by sharing and embodying the spirit of their city -- Detroit, Michigan.
At Encore, we believe that successful music programs and great travel go hand in hand. Come find out why Encore means more.